Keywords

electronic medical records, implementation strategies, primary care, quality improvement, TRIP

Authors

1. Nemeth, Lynne S. PhD, RN
2. Wessell, Andrea M. PharmD
3. Jenkins, Ruth G. PhD
4. Nietert, Paul J. PhD
5. Liszka, Heather A. MD, MSCR
6. Ornstein, Steven M. MD

Abstract

This research describes implementation strategies used by primary care practices using electronic medical records in a national quality improvement demonstration project, Accelerating Translation of Research into Practice, conducted within the Practice Partner Research Network. Qualitative methods enabled identification of strategies to improve 36 quality indicators. Quantitative survey results provide mean scores reflecting the integration of these strategies by practices. Nursing staff plays important roles to facilitate quality improvement within collaborative primary care practices.